Delay Detective – Forensic Schedule Analysis Course

Since 2010, the average Construction Delay Claim has increased in value by 31% to US$46m.
In 2016 it took 57% more time to resolve a Construction Delay claim than it did in 2010.

It’s not to ask “Will I have to submit a delay claim?” But rather you should ask…

Will I be ready?

Learning Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis May Be

The Next Step In YOUR Career

The Guild of Project Controls puts Forensic Analysis as one of the 4 pillars of project controls knowledge for professionals to strive for in their career. The Guild’s career path matrix shows clearly that individuals working in project controls can start the path toward mastery of Forensic Analysis at any time.

But it can be a wasted effort if we don’t start with principles first; the principles of Forensic Delay Analysis. That’s why I invited an expert and veteran of Forensic Analysis to teach you the foundations of Forensic Delay Analysis for construction projects.

This course will introduce you to the concepts, processes and techniques that are key to understanding the root causes of project schedule delays.

Dr. de la Garza will take you step-by-step through 4 forensic techniques to apply to a delayed CPM schedule.

Not only that, Dr. de la Garza will share real-world examples and situations from over 20 years of experience in the field of Project Controls education and research.

Whether you’re confused by what schedule delay analysis is for, or you just need to fill in your knowledge gaps, Dr. de la Garza & I will share everything you need to know about Forensic Delay Analysis for Construction projects, from definitions to expert techniques and processes. Oh, AND there’s HOMEWORK so you can truly practice what you’ve learned.

I believe that wherever you are in your career, learning and growing your knowledge is a must to keep adding value to your projects and their outcomes. It just takes patience, dedication, and the right amount of focused learning, starting with principles first.

Your Instructor

Meet Dr. Jesus de la Garza, Ph.D., Dist.M.ASCE, F.CMAA, NAC, F.PMCOS

Jesus M. de la Garza is the holder of the Vecellio Endowed Professorship in Construction Engineering and Management at Virginia Tech. Dr. de la Garza is a Distinguished Member of ASCE and has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. Dr. de la Garza is the Editor-in-Chief for ASCE’s Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. He has served as Director of the Civil Infrastructure Systems program at the National Science Foundation.

His research is organized in three tracks, namely, Project Controls, Information Technology for Construction Management, and Infrastructure Asset Management. He has co-authored ninety-two (92) papers in refereed publications.

Who Is This Course For?

Student #1: You have some experience working in project controls with no idea on how forensic delay analysis works.

Student #2: You already know some forensic techniques and have done some delay analysis but you’d like to better understand other techniques and construction law concepts.

Student #3: You are a seasoned planner & scheduler but need a refresher on Forensic techniques, delay analysis and construction claims.

Basically, if you are a master of Forensic Analysis, if you often participate in Delay Claims and even work as an expert witness, then DON’T take the course. Everyone else: you should take the course, today.

“I had a great time doing the course! The teacher was great and very clear when explaining the concepts. There was plenty of time for questions during the sessions and there were assignments to practice the concepts and the solution explained in the following lesson. An all round very good course and very useful to get started on Delay analysis and claims works. I definitely recommend it!”

Amelie Pira, Lead Planner, Crossrail Ltd.

Highlights From Our Last Course

Hands-on is the only way to learn. In this course, students complete assignments to ensure they’re mastering the analysis techniques. Here are some of the analyses students compiled for their final presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

“Are there any pre-requisites to this course?”

Yes. You must have experience in building and managing CPM schedules. It is essential to know how to perform CPM scheduling calculations manually without software. This course is not for beginners to project controls, but for professionals who have minimum 2 years of experience in project controls. If you are a beginner in project controls, contact us about other training courses that are a better fit for your experience.

“How do I attend the live training sessions?”

The training sessions will be conducted over a collaborative & screen-sharing platform. You will have to install the software client on your computer to attend the sessions.

“Will the training sessions be recorded?”

Yes, the sessions will be recorded and posted on a dedicated course resource page you will given access to on PlanAcademy.com. If you don’t have a PlanAcademy.com login, one will be provided to you after registration. The videos will not be downloadable.

“Is any software required for the coursework?”

No, it is not necessary to have access to any scheduling tools. The course will focus on fundamental techniques and concepts outside of any software package. This is NOT a Primavera P6 course, but rather a course that focuses on techniques.

“How long will I have access to the recordings?”

You will have access to the recordings for 1 year from the course start date.

“Do I have to attend all of the sessions?”

In order for us to provide you with a certificate of completion, you must attend all of the LIVE sessions. The recordings are provided in order for you to review the material only.

“How many PMI PDUs can I claim for this course?”

We understand that PMI allows 1 PDU for every 1 hour of contact training, within the Category “Courses or Training / Courses from other 3rd party providers.” This course is 15 hours of training and should result in 15 PDUs. Please refer to PMI CCR guide for more information. Plan Academy is not a PMI Registered Education Provider.

“Are there discounts for students?”

If you are currently enrolled in post-secondary college or university and can provide proof of enrollment, you may qualify for a student discount. Please contact us for more information.

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Oyetunde Alabi

9 months ago

I found the course very interesting and useful. It shed light on those areas that were not very clear to me in the past. It provided a structured approach to handling delay analysis. The course was handled by an expert very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. His teaching method with assignments enhanced the delivery.

Owen McElhinney

9 months ago

Initially, I was disappointed that it was not taught using Primavera P6 but I realize that the forensic schedule analysis concepts have to be learned first. Glad to hear that there could be a follow-up "advanced" course using P6.

Amelie Pira

9 months ago

I had a great time doing the course! The teacher was great and very clear when explaining the concepts. There was plenty of time for questions during the sessions and there were assignments to practice the concepts and the solution explained in the following lesson. An all round very good course and very useful to get started on Delay analysis and claims works. I definitely recommend it!
I'll personally be doing more courses on Plan Academy as they are well organised live sessions and website, and the teachers are chosen well.